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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1919-10-16

The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1919-10-16

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THE^IHERST NEWS-TIMES
VOL. I, NO. 24.
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91.M PER YEAR
AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ft, 1019.
"SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD"
com OUTLOOK
NOLSO BAD
NO FEAR OF SHORTAGE IF MINERS DON'T STRIKE, SAY
DEALERS.
Buying Throughout the Summer Supplied Many Customer*—Oood
Supply on Hand.
A News-Times reporter, In interviewing the coal dealers of Amherst
this week, found in their various opinions, that the coal situation locally is
likely not to be serious this winter. *
Coal probably will he used more
this winter than last because of the
uncertainty of the gas supply, upon
which many Amherst homes depend
for heat during the winter. The Logan Gas company officials say that
no one should depend on gas alone for
heating this year.
Manager .1. H. Schlbley of the Amherst Supply company says that, from
i. dealer's standpoint, he does not
think the situation acute. He stated
that customers of the supply company
have been buying their winter's supply throughout the summer, thus getting better coal, better prices and better service. His company has a good
supply of Pocahontas coal tor the winter on hand now and more is coming.
Mr. Schlbley thinks his customers will
be well supplied if the miners do not
strike.
Ruth Saya "Order Now."
H. A. Ruth, of the Plato Coal &
Supply Co., said if the miners strike
there will be a shortage, but otherwise the supply in his yards is normal
and there is nothing to worry about.
His customers hava co-operated well
in the national movement to buy coal
during the summer. Mr. Ruth says if
anyone has not yet his winter's supply
in the cellar or ordered, he should get
busy at once and take no chances. He
calls the car situation much better
than a year ago, but in many cases the
dealers are not able to get the kind
of cars they wish.
Jacob Miller agrees that there will
be an acute situation if the miners
walk out. He says his customers
have been buying freely, and that he
has a fair supply of coal on band and
several cars more on the road. On
the car situation he said it looks good,
that the local quarries are getting
more cars than they need, while formerly they were short.
Assure Your Needs Now.
To make sure of an ample suppty
of coal for heating this winter, one
should order his supply at once, If not
already ordered. The dealers say
that although there Is not much danger of a shortage unless the miners
strike, the people should be perpared.
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QUEEN ESTHERS ORGANIZE
About a dozen girls of the Methodist church gathered at the home of
Mrs. FTances Hart on Church street
Tuesday evening to organise a Queen
Esther society, a branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society ot
that church. The evening was spent
in talking of the organisation and Its
duties. Miss Alexander and Mrs. Ru-
dln, county officers, were present.
Election of officers resulted as follows: i
Leader—Agnes Walker.
President—Maude Walker.
Vice President—Miss Hopkins,
Secretary—Carolyn Guild.
After the business session a social
time was enjoyed by those present
and lunch was served by the hostess.
ST. PETER'S JUNIOR LEAGUE
A regular monthly meeting of the
Junior league of St. Peter's Evangel-
leal church was held In the church
parlors Wednesday evening. A lnrge
crowd was present. The feature ot
the evening was stereoptlcon slides.
A general social time was enjoyed by
all, and lunch was served.
Initiation was held by the local order of Masons at Its hall Tuesday
evening, several new candidates being admitted to the lodge. After the
business session, a social time was enjoyed and lunch was served.
Herbert D. Rugg was in Amherst
visitor Wednesday evening.
Adam Hammer of Oberlin visited
friends in Amherst Tuesday.
K. OF P. INITIATES
The local order of the Knights of
Pythias held initiation at its hall Mon
day evening. The third degree was
bestowed upon several candidates. A
social time was enjoyed after the
business meeting.
EAGLE DANCE TONIGHT
The regular semi-monthly dance of
the Eagle's Dance club will he held
this evening at Redington hall. The
Converse orchestra of Elyria has been
engaged, and the usual large crowd is
expected.
MACCABEE8 TO MEET FRIDAY
There'will be a meeting of the Maccabees at their hall Friday evening,
Mrs. McNeil of Elyria to be the speaker. She will present a plan for the
loral order in the new national membership campaign. All Maccabees are
requested to be present.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED
A house party In honor of the 18th
birthday of Frank Sugaski was recently given at the home of A. Sugaski on
Dewey avenue, about 60 guests being
present, and an excellent social evening enjoyed. Out of town guests were
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Tbeumling and Mr.
and Mrs. A. Carek of Lorain, and several others. Lunch was served at a
late hour.
PYTHIAN SISTERS
ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS
SOLDIER MEMBERS GIVEN QLORI
OUS TIME TUESDAY EVENING.
A reception was given by the Pythian sisters Tuesday evening, Oct.
14. at the K. or P. and I. O. O. F. halls
In honor of their returned soldier
members. The hall was prettily decorated with flags and bunting and
vases of autumn flowers. About 125
members and their families were present. The following program was given:
Opening—Display of American and
Pythian flags and the singing of
"America."
Welcome Address — Mrs. Ruth
Schaeffer.
Response—Lee Menz.
Piano Solo—Mrs. Edward Pietch.
.Memorial for Albert Decker—C. E.
Cooper.
Vocal Solo—Miss Margaret Ward.
Quartet--Songs and Jokes — The
Dusky Four.
Throughout the program familiar
songs were sung by those present.
Buffet lunch was served and aft*'
the program dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
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PYTHIAN SISTERS' DANCE
The local order of Pythian Sisters
will give a dance at Redington hall
next Thursday evening, Oct. 23. The
Home orchestra will furnish the music. Arrangements are being made to
entertain a large crowd.
Charles Dute, well known farmer
residing In the vicinity of, Amherst,
tell from a ladder while picking apples Wednesday. Both ot his arms
were broken and the ligaments of his
back torn.
Grace Purcell was in Elyria Tuesday.
REV. KLINE MARRIED IN N. Y.
Rev. F. E. Kline, former pastor of
the local Methodist church, was married In New York city Oct. 7 to Mrs.
Giles. Dr. Bryce Miller, taking special work at a New York hospital, acted as best man.
Rev. Kline is studying at the Union
seminary in New York. His many
Amherst friends unite in extending
congratulations.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL NEWS
An interesting meetln ■ of the village council was held this week. Gen
eral business affairs were discussed,
especial attention being paid to road
and street Improvement. F, W. Bunting, now of Elyria, resigned as councilman, E. Garland being elected to
the position.
A committee from the American
Legion post of South Amherst met
with the council to plan mil arrange
for club rooms for the boys, the council agreeing to furnish tb rooms.
The family now living in the build
ing used for town hSll inirposes, Is
soon to move, and ths b iHdlng will
undergo extensive repair
AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZES
Tho South Amherst peat of the
American Legion met lust Friday
evening at the town hall A constitution was adopted and oflicers elected
ns follows: H. N. Barnhart, commander; C. A. Stone, vice commander; P.
Mori, adjutant; William Slack, quar-
tremaster.
Following the meeting, a general
social time was had. The membership now numbers over :iu.
TWO ADDLED ADACES WILL APPEAR NEXT WEEK
TO EXPLAIN NEW RATE8.
Wednesday. Oct. 22, District Manager Thomas Burns of Canton, will be
present at the meeting of the local
Knights and Ladles ot Security to explain new rates and policy contracts
adopted by that order. It is requested
that a large attendance of the members be on hand..
TELEPHONE COMPANY NOW
8ERVE8 700 SUBSCRIBERS
The subscribers of the Amherst
Home Telephone company now number over 700. that mark being reached Wednesday when the editor succumbed to the inevitable. The Hat
has been growing steadily for many
months, and in all probability will continue to do so.
Several times of late new switchboards have been added to take care
of the increasing business.
The reaching of the 700 mark is a
tribute to the present management,
which has shown praiseworthy pro-
greBsiveness and a high grade of efficiency.
DEATH TAKE8 MRS.
BERTHA 8HROEDER
Mrs. Bertha Schroeder, aged 26,
wife of Frederick Schroeder, died at
her home on Park avenue last Saturday. She was confined to bar horns
many months with illness. The deceased is survived by her husband,
one son, Donald, aged four, one sister, Mrs. Clarence Lemon of Wellington and two brothers, Louis Glynn of
Pittsneld and Clarence Glynn of Akron.
Tuberculosis was the cause of her
death. Mrs. Jonas Kothe, the grandmother of the deceased assisted her
during her illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Peter's Evangelical church, Rev. A. Egll
conducting the services. Interment
was made in Crown Hill cemetery.
OBERLIN-MOUNT UNION GAME.
Arrangements ure being made to
handle a large crowd at the Oberlin
Mt. Union football game at Oberlin
next Saturday, Oct. 18. Admission Is
60 cents. Oberlln's showing against
Cornell was much stronger than tbe
■bowjng made by Mt. Union against
Notre Dame. In the three games that
Oberlin has played the team has
shown great strength and the supporters of the Oberlln team are beginning
to talk of state championship possibilities.
Mr. Stick, formerly of Brownhelm, a
missionary who has Just returned after seven years' service in Africa,
spoke to the congregation of the Stone
church last Sunday morning. His talk
consisted of his adventures in Africa
with the natives, and proved to be interesting.
CLEVELAND FINANCIER SETS
DEVELOPMENT RECORD
The closing of the financing of the
Jones Gear company brings Into prom-
inance again Charles L. Blatz, secretary and 'financial director of this new
Cleveland industry. This Is the latest success attained by Mr. Blatz In
the building of industrial companies.
He was the organizer and financial
director of the Owen Tire & Rubber
Co. of Bedford, Ohio, which is now In
large production.
The success which Mr. Blatz has
attained in the financing and developing of Ohio industrial concerns, he
credits to a strict adherence to fundamentally sound business policies, on
which he says every success is built.
He Is a prominent member of many
clubs and lodges In Cleveland, and Is
past exalted ruler of the Elks at Sandusky.
Mr. Blatz has long been an enthusiastic motorist. The starting ot
operations in the Jones Gear Co. plant
will mark the realizing, of his 16 year
ambition to be connected with a com-
Ipany that wlU make a product Indispensable to automotive manufacturing
Frank Berg attended the Odd Fellows lodge meeting at Oberlin Wed
resday evening.
Mrs. Sylvester Klasterman and
children and Mrs. Wm. Klasterman of
Cleveland spent Wednesday with
friends and relatives here.
The Tabitbo Aid Society met Thursday with Mrs. Mary Latteman. The
Society was well attended. The out
of town guests were Mrs. Fred Berg
and daughter Jeanette of Oberlin, Rev.
and Mrs. BenJ. Holtkamp and daughter
Grace of Mltiwanga and Miss Charlotte Wolf of Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berg and Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Berg and family of O-
berlin and Mrs. Lydia Peters of Amherst called on John Heldrich and family Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Heinzerllng,
Mrs. Mary Latteman and Mrs. Albert
Latteman attended the funeral of Mrs.
0. Schoepke Saturday afternoon at the
Birmingham M. E. church.
A surprise party took place Thursday evening when a number of friends
pleasantly surprised Wm. Becker in
honor of his return from "Over There."
The evening was spent in playing
games. Ice cream, cake and wafers
were served and a delightful time was
enjoyed by all.
Miss Estella Hague who has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Martin
Becker for the past few weeks has
returned to her home In Berea.
Rev. and Mrs. BenJ. Holtkamp and
daughter Grace of Mltiwanga, Miss
Charlotte Wolf of Cleveland, and Rev.
and Mrs. Pretzer of Vermilion were
the Sunday guests of Mrs. Marjv Latteman and family.
Miss Louise Akerman and Mrs.
Hauffman and daughter Mary of Miti
wanga were the guests of Wm. Jaeger
and family Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hostettler and
family and Mrs. Anna Wyttenbach motored to the southern part of the state
to spend the week end with relatives.
Mrs. Geo. Page spent Sunday with
Wallace McDowell and family.
Miss Lucille Derby has the measles.
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Unger and
family spent Sunday with Geo. Unger
and family.
Messrs. Geo. and John Unger and
families motored to Elyria Sunday to
visit Mrs. Elizabeth Unger.
Mrs. Philip Battenhouse entertained
a few of her friends Friday evening.
Melons were served and all had a
fine time.
Tbe monthly meeting of the Woman's Missionary soicety of the Hill
church met at the home of Mrs. Wallace Court Thursday afternoon.
Frank Peterson leaves Monday to
accept a new position In Elyria.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kelley left last
week to spend the winter In Portland,
Oregon.
Jay Currier leaves Tuesday to spend
tbe winter in New Mexico for his
health.
Miss Hazel Gilson ot Elyria Is the
week end guest of Miss Katherlne
Emmerich.
The Mission festeval of tbe Reformed church was held Sunday evening, Oct. 12. Rev. Albert Pretzer
gave a very interesting address on
"Home Missions" and Rev. BenJ. Holtkamp gave a splendid talk on "Foreign
Missions." .
STREET IMPROVEMBNTS
The new road Improvements In
South Amherst are Baring completion, and no-doubt that ai this paper
goes to press they will be completed.
Elm street, Maple street, Leonhnrd
road and South Lake street have
been splendidly graded and ditched
and a good coat of cinders applied,
making a fine road. The old hill on
South Lake street haa heen graded
and a new fence placed on either side.
With the completion of the road improvements this year, there will remain but three unimproved pieces of
street in town, and It is believed they
will be Improved In the near future.
PERSONALS AND LOCALS
Special meeting of the South Amherst post of the American Legion at
the town hall Friday evening, Oct. 17.
at 7:30. Every member bo sure to
answer "here" when the bugle calls.
C. Fahrney is having son* improvements made on his home by enlarg
lng his cellar and reinforcing the cellar wall so it will be snore convenient
and safe against King Frost.
Henry Nlchol Is digging a new well
west of his home and reports the prospects fine for a good well.
The village council has been improving the town hall the past week,
and it is believed will be completed
soon. The old Shepard home has been
changed from a dwelling house to ■>
well equipped town hall.
The South Amherst baseball team
closed its season with 20 games play-
fed, winning 14 and losing 6, a splendid record. It Is believed next year's
team will be stronger.
F. VV. Bunting, formerly of South
Amherst, now a resident, of Elyria, Is
residing at 137 Spruce street.
Thomas Swain, who has been ill for
some months, Is not improving as was
hoped, but is still able to be, about tho
ONE OF AMHERST'S MOST POPULAR YOUNG LADIES WEDDED
TO WELLINGTON MAN.
Miss Violet Charlotte Baker, daugh-
ter of County Treasurer and Mrs. A.
Baker of Church street, was united In
marriage with Arthur Hurt Curtice,
son of Mr. ami Mrs. Frank Curtice of
Wellington. Wednesday morning it
the parsonage of the Coligregatlona'
church, Rev. Kyle Booth officiating.
The wedding wns a quiet affair, only
members of the family being present.
Mrs. Curtice is one of Amherst's
most popular young ladles, graduating from Amherst high school with the
class of IM1 and later attending Ohio
Wesleyan university at Delaware. She
was employed in the treasurer's office
in Elyria for several years. She Is also a member of the Ati Courant club.
Mr. Curtice Is one of Wellington's
best known young men. attending
school there for many years. He recently arrived home from France,
where he was stationed at LeMaiiR
with the 83rd division for more than
six months. m
The couple len immediately after
tho wedding for a honeymoon trip to
Chicago and other points of Interest.
The couple will reside in Wellington
and their home will be open to their
many friends after Oct. 28. •
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.DADDY LONGLEGS," WITH MARY
Mary Plckford in "Daddy Long
Legs.'- screen version of the famous
story, which will be seen at the Km
plre Sunday. Oct. 1!». plays not only
the role of Judy Abbott, the little orphan who passes her childhood in the
John drier home, hut Shakespeare'*
"Juliet" In "Romeo and Juliet."
This comes about In the latter part
of the picture where Judy has been
sent to college by the mysterious benefactor whom she names "Daddy Lorn;
Legs."
house.
LOCAL TEAM WINS
FROM FAVORITE KNITS
AMHERST A. C'S. HUNG ANOTHER
SCALP TO ITS BELT LAST
SUNDAY.
R. T. Warren of Rochester, N. Y.,
was In Amherst Monday on business.
Tbat game Sunday was sure a snappy one that was played at Brandt's
park when the Amherst A. O'l took
the Favorite Knits of Cleveland in to
the tune of 19 to 0. Everyone, even
the spectators were on their toes all
the time. Both teams played the game
end played clean for the most part.
Bruce again distinguished himself
as quarter until he had to be taken
out in the last quarter. He was master
of the whole team ami engineered i
pep punch wherever it wbb necessary
In order that Amherst might make
I gain or score u point.
Henes.too, proved to be an impor
tant part of the Amherst back-Held.
He went thru the visitor's line tints
and again for long gains. It seemed
there was no stopping him when ne
got under way. When his feet stopped going he fell his length and that
nil counted for the team.
Amherst worked the double and
triple passing to a finish and by it
(sained many yards. The back-field
sure did some fine work and succeeded
In putting across the trick plays tn
a finish.
The coach played practically all his
subs in the course or the game, but
at the lust end it was necessury to
replace some of the first string men
who had been taken out.
The Amherst line, too, stood the
bending In fine shape. Dutch Wei-
land didn't see any men in front of
him that could make any difference in
his getting the mm: with the ball.
Brucker seemed to lie set In cement
when the Cleveland team surged
uguinst the Amherst line.
Kreeger refereed ihe game impartially und insisted on clean playing.
Tbe A. C's. is undoubtedly the best
professional foot ball team that ever
represented Amherst.
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CHAPEL LED BY POWERS.
The chapel last Friday morning was
led by Supt. Fred Powers. Mr. Powers was unable to secure the speaker
he wished so did not obtain any.
However, the Student Senate and the
Athletic association helped make the
exercises their usual length. Thomas
Brennen of the Junior class spoke In
behalf of the Student Senate on the
war savings stamp situation In Lorain
county. The speech was fine and was
enjoyed by everyone. It Is the plan
of the Senate to huve the high school
buy their quota of stamps and they
are sure everyone will do it.
After the speech of Brennen, Coach
Johnson explained un entire game of
foot bull to the students. Every detail was explained In a way tbat one
could understand it at tbe game. This
was done to get more at the games and
then It rained.
WELLINGTON GAME CALLED OFF
The game which was to be played
with Wellington last Saturday afternoon was called off on account of the
rain. The Wellington players were
on hand, but the field was in such a
condition that it was impossible to
play. Amherst will play at Wellington
Nov. 1 and will then do to them what
they said they would.
The tickets that were purchased
for the Wellington game will be exchanged when tickets for the Vermilion game here Nov. 8 come out. Save
your tickets.
TEAM TO VERMILION 8AT.
The team will Journey to Vermilion
Saturday, Oct. 18 to play foot ball.
The local, squad Is in excellent condition unci expects to win from the
fish city lads. Vermilion won from
Huron last Saturday in the mud while
Amherst wus beaten by them in an
curlier game. That gives Vermilion
a great deal of confidence, but—wait.
The team would like to have a large
representation from Amherst at the
game Saturday.
GLORIA 8WAN80N AT PARK
Gloria Swanson. former comedy
queen, appears in "You Can't Believe
■everything" at the Park theater Friday night. One of the most unique
elements in this picture Is "Neptune's
Banquet." given on a floating barge.
The guests appear in this elaboratI
scene dressed in extravagant bathing
costumes.
"You Cun't Believe Everything" pictures in vivid dramatic effects the
c'eadly effects of subtle slander.*
spread about the character of a beautiful and Innocent girl.
Saturday Corrlne Griffith appears at
the Park In "The Unknown Quantity.'
EMPIRE BEING REMODELED
The Umpire theater Is in the hands
ot carpenters and decorators this
week. The en I ire inside is being lined
with beaver board and will be decorated in shades of tan. The stage formerly at the rear of the theater has
been torn out. giving room for abou;
100 more seats. A brilliant electric
lighting scheme has been worked out.
Manager McOhee has also ordered
a gold fiber screen. The front of the
thealer also will undergo extensive
alterations. The work Is being done
without interruption of performances.
LOUISE LOVELY WITH HAMILTON
Louise Lovely, until receTitly star
ring in her own right, will appear next
on Ihe screen in support of Hale Hamilton in the Metro comedy drama,
"Johnny on the Spot." which will be
the attraction nt the Park theater
Sunday matinee and nlgbl. The pic
Hire Is described as one of the finest
and funniest in many months, and
with these two great stars as prim I
pals, ihe picture will draw great
crowds without a doubt.
TAYLOR LOTS
60 TO NEGROES?
MONEY PAID DOWN ON LOTS IN
ALLOTMENT—LOCAL SENTIMENT UNFAVORABLE.
Lorain Colored Minister Here to Ascertain Whether Town Is Open
to His People.
Several lots In the Taylor allotment
east of town have heen sold, or at
least money was paid down on them
several weeks ago. by the sales agent
of the allotment, to colored people
from Lorain The fact has caused a
good deal of comment, and a heap of
criticism.
A week ago a negro pastor of Lorain paid a visit to Amherst and Interviewed the mayor At that tlmo he
said he was grateful that Amherst is
now open to colored people and cited
the sale of the lots, stating that several colored people had made partial
pay nts on lots, one even having had
promised him that a house was to be
completed by Oct. 10. Mr. Washington,
the minister, also stated the agent
had agreed to sell another lot to his
-on-lnlaw and fold him to return in n
week of two to have the deed made
out.
When the minister found that sentiment is not in favor of having colored people settle here. It was decided
il at an effort would be made to secure ihe refunding of the money already paid down.
Amherstites Wonder.
Many Amherst nitidis wonder what
the outcome will be. The situation
remains nbout as stated, und from
l-tesent Indications members of the
colored race will not enter Amherst.
Various statements have been heard
or the street and elsewhere that if
negroes attempted to settle here
there would be some beautiful tar and
leather and rail parties, and It is entirely probable that the statements
would he made good.
"BE A LITTLE SPORT"
Manager McGhee of the Empire declares he has a big treat in store for
his patrons in "Be *n Little Sport,"
which he will show Saturday. Albert
Ray and Elinor Fair are the two clever young players In this picture, and
It is sulci to be funnier than anything
they have produced thus far.
Elsie Ferguson will slur in "His
Parisian Wife" Friday evening.
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INITIATION OCT. 23.
The date for the initiation has been
changed from Friday. Oct. 24 to the
day before, Oct. 2:;. This has been
done on account of the closing of
RCboa] the 24th.
The chairmen of the various committees have been holding meetings
this week arranging for Initiation,
stunts and eats. The war is now over
and It is expected there will be an
elaborate initiation.
Al a recent faculty meeting it was
.elded that there will be no parties
held in the school bouse this year.
Various reasons are the cause of this
Mlot. Classes may hold their allowed
lumber of parties in private homes.
TWO CHURCHE8 UNITE
FOR FIRST TIME
The Methodist and Congregational
churches will unite for the first time
next Sunday, with the morning services and Sunday school being held at
the Congregational and (he evening
service ut the Methodist church.
Rev. A. A. Hunter wishes to meet
all the young people of both churches
Sunduy evening at 6 o'clock in the
Methodist church to form a young
people's society. This will be u great
help toward Interesting the younger
element In church work.
Meetings of various committees nre
being held this week to settle the remaining details connected with the
merger. Church officers meet tonight,
and Friday evening the Sunday school
boards and oflicers will confer.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ott and sou
Ralph of Elyria. Miss Rose Ott and
John Arndt spent Sunday at Kalph
Godfrey's.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Baird of Amherst spent Sunday with Adam Cluus.
Jr., of the Lake shore.
Mr. and Mrs. George Baird of Lorain are staying at R. H. Falrrhild's
this week, as Mr. and Mrs. Falrcbild
and children are visiting relutives In
Mt. Vernon.
The Ladies' society of the Congregational church met in the church
parlors Thursday afternoon, the following ladies serving: Mrs. J. M. Shot-
ton, Mrs. B. E. Shotton, Mrs. Seymour
Greening. Mrs. Angus McPherson and
Mrs. B. K. Llndsley.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Gillette and Bolt-
hie and Dr. J. 0. Shotton of Cleveland
were week end guests of Mr. untl Mrs.
J. M. Shotton.
Henry Halm and family of South
Amherst were Sunduy callers tit
Clayte Stevenson's.
Miss Kuthryn Sage of Elyria spent
the week end at her home here.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Mills have sold
their farm to M. Dreschler of Lorain
and will move4 to Amherst.
Mr. Horn. Mrs. Arthur Rice. Mr. and
Mrs. George Cooper and Mrs. A. Andrews were appointed delegates to the
Medina conference held In Wellington Wednesday, Oct. 15.
The B. H. S. will have a lecture
course, the first number to be given
the latter part of October. The students are also getting out the first
number of tbelr paper, the Searchlight.
Mrs. Striker of Oberlin is spending
the week with her daughter, Mrs.
William Garrett.
Mrs. Schoeppe of Cleveland called
on Mrs. Mary Hoffner one day last
week.
MIbb Gertrude VanWugnen and
Miss Louise Brill ot Cleveland spent
the week end at their homes here.
Paul and Alfred Brill have purchased it new Bulck muchine.
G. J. Bramau und wife of Lorain und
Coon Alheit and family of Vermilion
were Sunday guests ot Miss Margaret
Hollstein.
Maurice and Lillian Ladracb spent
Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Ladracb.
of Axtell.
HAROLD WERNERT
CALLED BY DEATH
CONFINED TO HIS HOME FOR TWO
YEARS—WELL KNOWN
. IN AMHERST.
Harold J. Wernert, son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. ('. Wernert. died at his home
on Park avenue Monday evening after
an Illness of two years, the last few-
weeks being confined to his bed.
Mr. Wernert was born in Amher-it
and lived here all his life. He attended the public schools and was u faithful member ol' St. I'eter's Evangelical
church anil Sunday school, singing in
the choir up to the time of his illness.
He was a member of the local order
ol Masons, and was a patternmaku.'
by trade.
The deceased is survived by bis
parents, six sisters, Mrs. Brueudigan
of Klyrla, Gertrude, Viola, Louise,
Knthryn, Esther of Amherst, and tw.o
brothers, Edward and Alton of Amherst, besides many Other relatives.
Private funeral services were being
held this afternoon at the home at 2
e'leock and from St. Peter's Evangel
leal Church at 1:80, Kev. Egli conducting. Interment was to be In Crown
Hill cemetery.
NEAR PERFECT ATTENDANCE
RECORD FOR NO. 12 8CHOQJL
We ure pleased to publish the following report of district No. 12 school,
east of town, taught by Mrs. Ora
Smith. Especially noteworthy is the
good attendance record, the percentage being very near 100.
Number pupils enrolled 29.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy—
Helen Koling. Esther Herman, Charles
Barklcy. Wilbur Hintz. Thomas Oui-
selman, Mildred Thuemllng, Hilda
Kuhn. George Towne, Mildred Herman, liuth Hornier. I.eona Sugnjski.
Ituth Berkley, Doyle Hutton. Milton
Hiitton, Harry Wolski. Claude Towne,
Harry Hutton, Carl Wolski, Robert
(label, Loretta Sugujski, Kutherine
Kuhn. Maryette Hutton.
Perfect in spelling Helen Holing.
Percentage of at tednance —Girls, 89;
boys, !•*>.
Illness Irv in Towne and Harold
Hints,
Poem memorized "September."
Song "America, the Beautiful."
Story read- "Tbe Story of Joseph.'
Hooks donated to library—3, by
Charles Berkley,
Sewing is taught $0.20 wus realized from sule of holders.
Total amount earned by pupils for
school equipment $10.20.
Equipment purchased hy pupils—
A handsome "Seth Thomas" clock.
CHAULBS BAItKLBY.
MILDRED HERMAN,
MILDRED TIH'KMLING.
School Committee
Mrs. Joseph Hunt of Brownhelm
passed away at the local hospital Monday afternoon after an Illness of about
two weeks. She lu survived by her
husband and lo children. The remains were taken to Huron, the home
of her parents, und interment made in
the Axtell cemetery.
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AMHERST, OHIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ft, 1019.
"SANDSTONE CENTER OF THE WORLD"
com OUTLOOK
NOLSO BAD
NO FEAR OF SHORTAGE IF MINERS DON'T STRIKE, SAY
DEALERS.
Buying Throughout the Summer Supplied Many Customer*—Oood
Supply on Hand.
A News-Times reporter, In interviewing the coal dealers of Amherst
this week, found in their various opinions, that the coal situation locally is
likely not to be serious this winter. *
Coal probably will he used more
this winter than last because of the
uncertainty of the gas supply, upon
which many Amherst homes depend
for heat during the winter. The Logan Gas company officials say that
no one should depend on gas alone for
heating this year.
Manager .1. H. Schlbley of the Amherst Supply company says that, from
i. dealer's standpoint, he does not
think the situation acute. He stated
that customers of the supply company
have been buying their winter's supply throughout the summer, thus getting better coal, better prices and better service. His company has a good
supply of Pocahontas coal tor the winter on hand now and more is coming.
Mr. Schlbley thinks his customers will
be well supplied if the miners do not
strike.
Ruth Saya "Order Now."
H. A. Ruth, of the Plato Coal &
Supply Co., said if the miners strike
there will be a shortage, but otherwise the supply in his yards is normal
and there is nothing to worry about.
His customers hava co-operated well
in the national movement to buy coal
during the summer. Mr. Ruth says if
anyone has not yet his winter's supply
in the cellar or ordered, he should get
busy at once and take no chances. He
calls the car situation much better
than a year ago, but in many cases the
dealers are not able to get the kind
of cars they wish.
Jacob Miller agrees that there will
be an acute situation if the miners
walk out. He says his customers
have been buying freely, and that he
has a fair supply of coal on band and
several cars more on the road. On
the car situation he said it looks good,
that the local quarries are getting
more cars than they need, while formerly they were short.
Assure Your Needs Now.
To make sure of an ample suppty
of coal for heating this winter, one
should order his supply at once, If not
already ordered. The dealers say
that although there Is not much danger of a shortage unless the miners
strike, the people should be perpared.
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QUEEN ESTHERS ORGANIZE
About a dozen girls of the Methodist church gathered at the home of
Mrs. FTances Hart on Church street
Tuesday evening to organise a Queen
Esther society, a branch of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society ot
that church. The evening was spent
in talking of the organisation and Its
duties. Miss Alexander and Mrs. Ru-
dln, county officers, were present.
Election of officers resulted as follows: i
Leader—Agnes Walker.
President—Maude Walker.
Vice President—Miss Hopkins,
Secretary—Carolyn Guild.
After the business session a social
time was enjoyed by those present
and lunch was served by the hostess.
ST. PETER'S JUNIOR LEAGUE
A regular monthly meeting of the
Junior league of St. Peter's Evangel-
leal church was held In the church
parlors Wednesday evening. A lnrge
crowd was present. The feature ot
the evening was stereoptlcon slides.
A general social time was enjoyed by
all, and lunch was served.
Initiation was held by the local order of Masons at Its hall Tuesday
evening, several new candidates being admitted to the lodge. After the
business session, a social time was enjoyed and lunch was served.
Herbert D. Rugg was in Amherst
visitor Wednesday evening.
Adam Hammer of Oberlin visited
friends in Amherst Tuesday.
K. OF P. INITIATES
The local order of the Knights of
Pythias held initiation at its hall Mon
day evening. The third degree was
bestowed upon several candidates. A
social time was enjoyed after the
business meeting.
EAGLE DANCE TONIGHT
The regular semi-monthly dance of
the Eagle's Dance club will he held
this evening at Redington hall. The
Converse orchestra of Elyria has been
engaged, and the usual large crowd is
expected.
MACCABEE8 TO MEET FRIDAY
There'will be a meeting of the Maccabees at their hall Friday evening,
Mrs. McNeil of Elyria to be the speaker. She will present a plan for the
loral order in the new national membership campaign. All Maccabees are
requested to be present.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED
A house party In honor of the 18th
birthday of Frank Sugaski was recently given at the home of A. Sugaski on
Dewey avenue, about 60 guests being
present, and an excellent social evening enjoyed. Out of town guests were
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Tbeumling and Mr.
and Mrs. A. Carek of Lorain, and several others. Lunch was served at a
late hour.
PYTHIAN SISTERS
ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS
SOLDIER MEMBERS GIVEN QLORI
OUS TIME TUESDAY EVENING.
A reception was given by the Pythian sisters Tuesday evening, Oct.
14. at the K. or P. and I. O. O. F. halls
In honor of their returned soldier
members. The hall was prettily decorated with flags and bunting and
vases of autumn flowers. About 125
members and their families were present. The following program was given:
Opening—Display of American and
Pythian flags and the singing of
"America."
Welcome Address — Mrs. Ruth
Schaeffer.
Response—Lee Menz.
Piano Solo—Mrs. Edward Pietch.
.Memorial for Albert Decker—C. E.
Cooper.
Vocal Solo—Miss Margaret Ward.
Quartet--Songs and Jokes — The
Dusky Four.
Throughout the program familiar
songs were sung by those present.
Buffet lunch was served and aft*'
the program dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
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The local order of Pythian Sisters
will give a dance at Redington hall
next Thursday evening, Oct. 23. The
Home orchestra will furnish the music. Arrangements are being made to
entertain a large crowd.
Charles Dute, well known farmer
residing In the vicinity of, Amherst,
tell from a ladder while picking apples Wednesday. Both ot his arms
were broken and the ligaments of his
back torn.
Grace Purcell was in Elyria Tuesday.
REV. KLINE MARRIED IN N. Y.
Rev. F. E. Kline, former pastor of
the local Methodist church, was married In New York city Oct. 7 to Mrs.
Giles. Dr. Bryce Miller, taking special work at a New York hospital, acted as best man.
Rev. Kline is studying at the Union
seminary in New York. His many
Amherst friends unite in extending
congratulations.
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VILLAGE COUNCIL NEWS
An interesting meetln ■ of the village council was held this week. Gen
eral business affairs were discussed,
especial attention being paid to road
and street Improvement. F, W. Bunting, now of Elyria, resigned as councilman, E. Garland being elected to
the position.
A committee from the American
Legion post of South Amherst met
with the council to plan mil arrange
for club rooms for the boys, the council agreeing to furnish tb rooms.
The family now living in the build
ing used for town hSll inirposes, Is
soon to move, and ths b iHdlng will
undergo extensive repair
AMERICAN LEGION ORGANIZES
Tho South Amherst peat of the
American Legion met lust Friday
evening at the town hall A constitution was adopted and oflicers elected
ns follows: H. N. Barnhart, commander; C. A. Stone, vice commander; P.
Mori, adjutant; William Slack, quar-
tremaster.
Following the meeting, a general
social time was had. The membership now numbers over :iu.
TWO ADDLED ADACES WILL APPEAR NEXT WEEK
TO EXPLAIN NEW RATE8.
Wednesday. Oct. 22, District Manager Thomas Burns of Canton, will be
present at the meeting of the local
Knights and Ladles ot Security to explain new rates and policy contracts
adopted by that order. It is requested
that a large attendance of the members be on hand..
TELEPHONE COMPANY NOW
8ERVE8 700 SUBSCRIBERS
The subscribers of the Amherst
Home Telephone company now number over 700. that mark being reached Wednesday when the editor succumbed to the inevitable. The Hat
has been growing steadily for many
months, and in all probability will continue to do so.
Several times of late new switchboards have been added to take care
of the increasing business.
The reaching of the 700 mark is a
tribute to the present management,
which has shown praiseworthy pro-
greBsiveness and a high grade of efficiency.
DEATH TAKE8 MRS.
BERTHA 8HROEDER
Mrs. Bertha Schroeder, aged 26,
wife of Frederick Schroeder, died at
her home on Park avenue last Saturday. She was confined to bar horns
many months with illness. The deceased is survived by her husband,
one son, Donald, aged four, one sister, Mrs. Clarence Lemon of Wellington and two brothers, Louis Glynn of
Pittsneld and Clarence Glynn of Akron.
Tuberculosis was the cause of her
death. Mrs. Jonas Kothe, the grandmother of the deceased assisted her
during her illness.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Peter's Evangelical church, Rev. A. Egll
conducting the services. Interment
was made in Crown Hill cemetery.
OBERLIN-MOUNT UNION GAME.
Arrangements ure being made to
handle a large crowd at the Oberlin
Mt. Union football game at Oberlin
next Saturday, Oct. 18. Admission Is
60 cents. Oberlln's showing against
Cornell was much stronger than tbe
■bowjng made by Mt. Union against
Notre Dame. In the three games that
Oberlin has played the team has
shown great strength and the supporters of the Oberlln team are beginning
to talk of state championship possibilities.
Mr. Stick, formerly of Brownhelm, a
missionary who has Just returned after seven years' service in Africa,
spoke to the congregation of the Stone
church last Sunday morning. His talk
consisted of his adventures in Africa
with the natives, and proved to be interesting.
CLEVELAND FINANCIER SETS
DEVELOPMENT RECORD
The closing of the financing of the
Jones Gear company brings Into prom-
inance again Charles L. Blatz, secretary and 'financial director of this new
Cleveland industry. This Is the latest success attained by Mr. Blatz In
the building of industrial companies.
He was the organizer and financial
director of the Owen Tire & Rubber
Co. of Bedford, Ohio, which is now In
large production.
The success which Mr. Blatz has
attained in the financing and developing of Ohio industrial concerns, he
credits to a strict adherence to fundamentally sound business policies, on
which he says every success is built.
He Is a prominent member of many
clubs and lodges In Cleveland, and Is
past exalted ruler of the Elks at Sandusky.
Mr. Blatz has long been an enthusiastic motorist. The starting ot
operations in the Jones Gear Co. plant
will mark the realizing, of his 16 year
ambition to be connected with a com-
Ipany that wlU make a product Indispensable to automotive manufacturing
Frank Berg attended the Odd Fellows lodge meeting at Oberlin Wed
resday evening.
Mrs. Sylvester Klasterman and
children and Mrs. Wm. Klasterman of
Cleveland spent Wednesday with
friends and relatives here.
The Tabitbo Aid Society met Thursday with Mrs. Mary Latteman. The
Society was well attended. The out
of town guests were Mrs. Fred Berg
and daughter Jeanette of Oberlin, Rev.
and Mrs. BenJ. Holtkamp and daughter
Grace of Mltiwanga and Miss Charlotte Wolf of Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berg and Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Berg and family of O-
berlin and Mrs. Lydia Peters of Amherst called on John Heldrich and family Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Heinzerllng,
Mrs. Mary Latteman and Mrs. Albert
Latteman attended the funeral of Mrs.
0. Schoepke Saturday afternoon at the
Birmingham M. E. church.
A surprise party took place Thursday evening when a number of friends
pleasantly surprised Wm. Becker in
honor of his return from "Over There."
The evening was spent in playing
games. Ice cream, cake and wafers
were served and a delightful time was
enjoyed by all.
Miss Estella Hague who has been
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Martin
Becker for the past few weeks has
returned to her home In Berea.
Rev. and Mrs. BenJ. Holtkamp and
daughter Grace of Mltiwanga, Miss
Charlotte Wolf of Cleveland, and Rev.
and Mrs. Pretzer of Vermilion were
the Sunday guests of Mrs. Marjv Latteman and family.
Miss Louise Akerman and Mrs.
Hauffman and daughter Mary of Miti
wanga were the guests of Wm. Jaeger
and family Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hostettler and
family and Mrs. Anna Wyttenbach motored to the southern part of the state
to spend the week end with relatives.
Mrs. Geo. Page spent Sunday with
Wallace McDowell and family.
Miss Lucille Derby has the measles.
Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Unger and
family spent Sunday with Geo. Unger
and family.
Messrs. Geo. and John Unger and
families motored to Elyria Sunday to
visit Mrs. Elizabeth Unger.
Mrs. Philip Battenhouse entertained
a few of her friends Friday evening.
Melons were served and all had a
fine time.
Tbe monthly meeting of the Woman's Missionary soicety of the Hill
church met at the home of Mrs. Wallace Court Thursday afternoon.
Frank Peterson leaves Monday to
accept a new position In Elyria.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kelley left last
week to spend the winter In Portland,
Oregon.
Jay Currier leaves Tuesday to spend
tbe winter in New Mexico for his
health.
Miss Hazel Gilson ot Elyria Is the
week end guest of Miss Katherlne
Emmerich.
The Mission festeval of tbe Reformed church was held Sunday evening, Oct. 12. Rev. Albert Pretzer
gave a very interesting address on
"Home Missions" and Rev. BenJ. Holtkamp gave a splendid talk on "Foreign
Missions." .
STREET IMPROVEMBNTS
The new road Improvements In
South Amherst are Baring completion, and no-doubt that ai this paper
goes to press they will be completed.
Elm street, Maple street, Leonhnrd
road and South Lake street have
been splendidly graded and ditched
and a good coat of cinders applied,
making a fine road. The old hill on
South Lake street haa heen graded
and a new fence placed on either side.
With the completion of the road improvements this year, there will remain but three unimproved pieces of
street in town, and It is believed they
will be Improved In the near future.
PERSONALS AND LOCALS
Special meeting of the South Amherst post of the American Legion at
the town hall Friday evening, Oct. 17.
at 7:30. Every member bo sure to
answer "here" when the bugle calls.
C. Fahrney is having son* improvements made on his home by enlarg
lng his cellar and reinforcing the cellar wall so it will be snore convenient
and safe against King Frost.
Henry Nlchol Is digging a new well
west of his home and reports the prospects fine for a good well.
The village council has been improving the town hall the past week,
and it is believed will be completed
soon. The old Shepard home has been
changed from a dwelling house to ■>
well equipped town hall.
The South Amherst baseball team
closed its season with 20 games play-
fed, winning 14 and losing 6, a splendid record. It Is believed next year's
team will be stronger.
F. VV. Bunting, formerly of South
Amherst, now a resident, of Elyria, Is
residing at 137 Spruce street.
Thomas Swain, who has been ill for
some months, Is not improving as was
hoped, but is still able to be, about tho
ONE OF AMHERST'S MOST POPULAR YOUNG LADIES WEDDED
TO WELLINGTON MAN.
Miss Violet Charlotte Baker, daugh-
ter of County Treasurer and Mrs. A.
Baker of Church street, was united In
marriage with Arthur Hurt Curtice,
son of Mr. ami Mrs. Frank Curtice of
Wellington. Wednesday morning it
the parsonage of the Coligregatlona'
church, Rev. Kyle Booth officiating.
The wedding wns a quiet affair, only
members of the family being present.
Mrs. Curtice is one of Amherst's
most popular young ladles, graduating from Amherst high school with the
class of IM1 and later attending Ohio
Wesleyan university at Delaware. She
was employed in the treasurer's office
in Elyria for several years. She Is also a member of the Ati Courant club.
Mr. Curtice Is one of Wellington's
best known young men. attending
school there for many years. He recently arrived home from France,
where he was stationed at LeMaiiR
with the 83rd division for more than
six months. m
The couple len immediately after
tho wedding for a honeymoon trip to
Chicago and other points of Interest.
The couple will reside in Wellington
and their home will be open to their
many friends after Oct. 28. •
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.DADDY LONGLEGS," WITH MARY
Mary Plckford in "Daddy Long
Legs.'- screen version of the famous
story, which will be seen at the Km
plre Sunday. Oct. 1!». plays not only
the role of Judy Abbott, the little orphan who passes her childhood in the
John drier home, hut Shakespeare'*
"Juliet" In "Romeo and Juliet."
This comes about In the latter part
of the picture where Judy has been
sent to college by the mysterious benefactor whom she names "Daddy Lorn;
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house.
LOCAL TEAM WINS
FROM FAVORITE KNITS
AMHERST A. C'S. HUNG ANOTHER
SCALP TO ITS BELT LAST
SUNDAY.
R. T. Warren of Rochester, N. Y.,
was In Amherst Monday on business.
Tbat game Sunday was sure a snappy one that was played at Brandt's
park when the Amherst A. O'l took
the Favorite Knits of Cleveland in to
the tune of 19 to 0. Everyone, even
the spectators were on their toes all
the time. Both teams played the game
end played clean for the most part.
Bruce again distinguished himself
as quarter until he had to be taken
out in the last quarter. He was master
of the whole team ami engineered i
pep punch wherever it wbb necessary
In order that Amherst might make
I gain or score u point.
Henes.too, proved to be an impor
tant part of the Amherst back-Held.
He went thru the visitor's line tints
and again for long gains. It seemed
there was no stopping him when ne
got under way. When his feet stopped going he fell his length and that
nil counted for the team.
Amherst worked the double and
triple passing to a finish and by it
(sained many yards. The back-field
sure did some fine work and succeeded
In putting across the trick plays tn
a finish.
The coach played practically all his
subs in the course or the game, but
at the lust end it was necessury to
replace some of the first string men
who had been taken out.
The Amherst line, too, stood the
bending In fine shape. Dutch Wei-
land didn't see any men in front of
him that could make any difference in
his getting the mm: with the ball.
Brucker seemed to lie set In cement
when the Cleveland team surged
uguinst the Amherst line.
Kreeger refereed ihe game impartially und insisted on clean playing.
Tbe A. C's. is undoubtedly the best
professional foot ball team that ever
represented Amherst.
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CHAPEL LED BY POWERS.
The chapel last Friday morning was
led by Supt. Fred Powers. Mr. Powers was unable to secure the speaker
he wished so did not obtain any.
However, the Student Senate and the
Athletic association helped make the
exercises their usual length. Thomas
Brennen of the Junior class spoke In
behalf of the Student Senate on the
war savings stamp situation In Lorain
county. The speech was fine and was
enjoyed by everyone. It Is the plan
of the Senate to huve the high school
buy their quota of stamps and they
are sure everyone will do it.
After the speech of Brennen, Coach
Johnson explained un entire game of
foot bull to the students. Every detail was explained In a way tbat one
could understand it at tbe game. This
was done to get more at the games and
then It rained.
WELLINGTON GAME CALLED OFF
The game which was to be played
with Wellington last Saturday afternoon was called off on account of the
rain. The Wellington players were
on hand, but the field was in such a
condition that it was impossible to
play. Amherst will play at Wellington
Nov. 1 and will then do to them what
they said they would.
The tickets that were purchased
for the Wellington game will be exchanged when tickets for the Vermilion game here Nov. 8 come out. Save
your tickets.
TEAM TO VERMILION 8AT.
The team will Journey to Vermilion
Saturday, Oct. 18 to play foot ball.
The local, squad Is in excellent condition unci expects to win from the
fish city lads. Vermilion won from
Huron last Saturday in the mud while
Amherst wus beaten by them in an
curlier game. That gives Vermilion
a great deal of confidence, but—wait.
The team would like to have a large
representation from Amherst at the
game Saturday.
GLORIA 8WAN80N AT PARK
Gloria Swanson. former comedy
queen, appears in "You Can't Believe
■everything" at the Park theater Friday night. One of the most unique
elements in this picture Is "Neptune's
Banquet." given on a floating barge.
The guests appear in this elaboratI
scene dressed in extravagant bathing
costumes.
"You Cun't Believe Everything" pictures in vivid dramatic effects the
c'eadly effects of subtle slander.*
spread about the character of a beautiful and Innocent girl.
Saturday Corrlne Griffith appears at
the Park In "The Unknown Quantity.'
EMPIRE BEING REMODELED
The Umpire theater Is in the hands
ot carpenters and decorators this
week. The en I ire inside is being lined
with beaver board and will be decorated in shades of tan. The stage formerly at the rear of the theater has
been torn out. giving room for abou;
100 more seats. A brilliant electric
lighting scheme has been worked out.
Manager McOhee has also ordered
a gold fiber screen. The front of the
thealer also will undergo extensive
alterations. The work Is being done
without interruption of performances.
LOUISE LOVELY WITH HAMILTON
Louise Lovely, until receTitly star
ring in her own right, will appear next
on Ihe screen in support of Hale Hamilton in the Metro comedy drama,
"Johnny on the Spot." which will be
the attraction nt the Park theater
Sunday matinee and nlgbl. The pic
Hire Is described as one of the finest
and funniest in many months, and
with these two great stars as prim I
pals, ihe picture will draw great
crowds without a doubt.
TAYLOR LOTS
60 TO NEGROES?
MONEY PAID DOWN ON LOTS IN
ALLOTMENT—LOCAL SENTIMENT UNFAVORABLE.
Lorain Colored Minister Here to Ascertain Whether Town Is Open
to His People.
Several lots In the Taylor allotment
east of town have heen sold, or at
least money was paid down on them
several weeks ago. by the sales agent
of the allotment, to colored people
from Lorain The fact has caused a
good deal of comment, and a heap of
criticism.
A week ago a negro pastor of Lorain paid a visit to Amherst and Interviewed the mayor At that tlmo he
said he was grateful that Amherst is
now open to colored people and cited
the sale of the lots, stating that several colored people had made partial
pay nts on lots, one even having had
promised him that a house was to be
completed by Oct. 10. Mr. Washington,
the minister, also stated the agent
had agreed to sell another lot to his
-on-lnlaw and fold him to return in n
week of two to have the deed made
out.
When the minister found that sentiment is not in favor of having colored people settle here. It was decided
il at an effort would be made to secure ihe refunding of the money already paid down.
Amherstites Wonder.
Many Amherst nitidis wonder what
the outcome will be. The situation
remains nbout as stated, und from
l-tesent Indications members of the
colored race will not enter Amherst.
Various statements have been heard
or the street and elsewhere that if
negroes attempted to settle here
there would be some beautiful tar and
leather and rail parties, and It is entirely probable that the statements
would he made good.
"BE A LITTLE SPORT"
Manager McGhee of the Empire declares he has a big treat in store for
his patrons in "Be *n Little Sport,"
which he will show Saturday. Albert
Ray and Elinor Fair are the two clever young players In this picture, and
It is sulci to be funnier than anything
they have produced thus far.
Elsie Ferguson will slur in "His
Parisian Wife" Friday evening.
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INITIATION OCT. 23.
The date for the initiation has been
changed from Friday. Oct. 24 to the
day before, Oct. 2:;. This has been
done on account of the closing of
RCboa] the 24th.
The chairmen of the various committees have been holding meetings
this week arranging for Initiation,
stunts and eats. The war is now over
and It is expected there will be an
elaborate initiation.
Al a recent faculty meeting it was
.elded that there will be no parties
held in the school bouse this year.
Various reasons are the cause of this
Mlot. Classes may hold their allowed
lumber of parties in private homes.
TWO CHURCHE8 UNITE
FOR FIRST TIME
The Methodist and Congregational
churches will unite for the first time
next Sunday, with the morning services and Sunday school being held at
the Congregational and (he evening
service ut the Methodist church.
Rev. A. A. Hunter wishes to meet
all the young people of both churches
Sunduy evening at 6 o'clock in the
Methodist church to form a young
people's society. This will be u great
help toward Interesting the younger
element In church work.
Meetings of various committees nre
being held this week to settle the remaining details connected with the
merger. Church officers meet tonight,
and Friday evening the Sunday school
boards and oflicers will confer.
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ott and sou
Ralph of Elyria. Miss Rose Ott and
John Arndt spent Sunday at Kalph
Godfrey's.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Baird of Amherst spent Sunday with Adam Cluus.
Jr., of the Lake shore.
Mr. and Mrs. George Baird of Lorain are staying at R. H. Falrrhild's
this week, as Mr. and Mrs. Falrcbild
and children are visiting relutives In
Mt. Vernon.
The Ladies' society of the Congregational church met in the church
parlors Thursday afternoon, the following ladies serving: Mrs. J. M. Shot-
ton, Mrs. B. E. Shotton, Mrs. Seymour
Greening. Mrs. Angus McPherson and
Mrs. B. K. Llndsley.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Gillette and Bolt-
hie and Dr. J. 0. Shotton of Cleveland
were week end guests of Mr. untl Mrs.
J. M. Shotton.
Henry Halm and family of South
Amherst were Sunduy callers tit
Clayte Stevenson's.
Miss Kuthryn Sage of Elyria spent
the week end at her home here.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Mills have sold
their farm to M. Dreschler of Lorain
and will move4 to Amherst.
Mr. Horn. Mrs. Arthur Rice. Mr. and
Mrs. George Cooper and Mrs. A. Andrews were appointed delegates to the
Medina conference held In Wellington Wednesday, Oct. 15.
The B. H. S. will have a lecture
course, the first number to be given
the latter part of October. The students are also getting out the first
number of tbelr paper, the Searchlight.
Mrs. Striker of Oberlin is spending
the week with her daughter, Mrs.
William Garrett.
Mrs. Schoeppe of Cleveland called
on Mrs. Mary Hoffner one day last
week.
MIbb Gertrude VanWugnen and
Miss Louise Brill ot Cleveland spent
the week end at their homes here.
Paul and Alfred Brill have purchased it new Bulck muchine.
G. J. Bramau und wife of Lorain und
Coon Alheit and family of Vermilion
were Sunday guests ot Miss Margaret
Hollstein.
Maurice and Lillian Ladracb spent
Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Ladracb.
of Axtell.
HAROLD WERNERT
CALLED BY DEATH
CONFINED TO HIS HOME FOR TWO
YEARS—WELL KNOWN
. IN AMHERST.
Harold J. Wernert, son of Mr. and
Mrs. J. ('. Wernert. died at his home
on Park avenue Monday evening after
an Illness of two years, the last few-
weeks being confined to his bed.
Mr. Wernert was born in Amher-it
and lived here all his life. He attended the public schools and was u faithful member ol' St. I'eter's Evangelical
church anil Sunday school, singing in
the choir up to the time of his illness.
He was a member of the local order
ol Masons, and was a patternmaku.'
by trade.
The deceased is survived by bis
parents, six sisters, Mrs. Brueudigan
of Klyrla, Gertrude, Viola, Louise,
Knthryn, Esther of Amherst, and tw.o
brothers, Edward and Alton of Amherst, besides many Other relatives.
Private funeral services were being
held this afternoon at the home at 2
e'leock and from St. Peter's Evangel
leal Church at 1:80, Kev. Egli conducting. Interment was to be In Crown
Hill cemetery.
NEAR PERFECT ATTENDANCE
RECORD FOR NO. 12 8CHOQJL
We ure pleased to publish the following report of district No. 12 school,
east of town, taught by Mrs. Ora
Smith. Especially noteworthy is the
good attendance record, the percentage being very near 100.
Number pupils enrolled 29.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy—
Helen Koling. Esther Herman, Charles
Barklcy. Wilbur Hintz. Thomas Oui-
selman, Mildred Thuemllng, Hilda
Kuhn. George Towne, Mildred Herman, liuth Hornier. I.eona Sugnjski.
Ituth Berkley, Doyle Hutton. Milton
Hiitton, Harry Wolski. Claude Towne,
Harry Hutton, Carl Wolski, Robert
(label, Loretta Sugujski, Kutherine
Kuhn. Maryette Hutton.
Perfect in spelling Helen Holing.
Percentage of at tednance —Girls, 89;
boys, !•*>.
Illness Irv in Towne and Harold
Hints,
Poem memorized "September."
Song "America, the Beautiful."
Story read- "Tbe Story of Joseph.'
Hooks donated to library—3, by
Charles Berkley,
Sewing is taught $0.20 wus realized from sule of holders.
Total amount earned by pupils for
school equipment $10.20.
Equipment purchased hy pupils—
A handsome "Seth Thomas" clock.
CHAULBS BAItKLBY.
MILDRED HERMAN,
MILDRED TIH'KMLING.
School Committee
Mrs. Joseph Hunt of Brownhelm
passed away at the local hospital Monday afternoon after an Illness of about
two weeks. She lu survived by her
husband and lo children. The remains were taken to Huron, the home
of her parents, und interment made in
the Axtell cemetery.
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